Ace
Of Cups
may not have been the first all-women rock and roll band, but they were the one
that mattered within that bizarre wrinkle in time that constituted late 1960s
San Francisco. Converging from a diverse set of backgrounds in the
Haight-Ashbury just before the Summer of Love, these young women would
constitute an independently-driven, uniquely-inspired organization, equally
capable of feather-light poetry, funkier soul and further-out freakery than
most of their more celebrated male compatriots within the psychedelic
ballrooms. Yet despite the avowed interest of the industry and obvious
hometown support, the original Ace Of Cups never got to make a record. Until
now…High Moon Records presents the
first studio record by the mesmerizing Ace Of Cups. The record’s
twenty-one tracks span fifty years of masterful songwriting, that sound as
timeless as they do cathartic. Anchored by fervent playing and beautiful harmonies from the Ace,
classic songs such as “Taste Of One,” “Pretty Boy,” “Circles” and “Simplicity”
have been given new energy and focus while previously unheard newly written
material reveals additional depth and soul. Special guests include legendary
players Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Charlie
Musselwhite as well as lead vocal turns by Bob
Weir on “The Well”, Taj Mahal on “Life In Your
Hands”, Peter Coyote on “As The Rain”, and BuffySainte-Marie on “Pepper In The Pot”. Despite the sheer
number of songs and guests on the album, and the range of material, there is a
remarkable consistency born from the band’s and musicians’ deep personal
connection and musical bond.“I heard some groovy sounds last time in the
States, like this girl group, Ace Of Cups, who write their own songs and
the lead guitarist is hell, really great.” - Jimi
Hendrix“The Renaissance faire that was the
crossroads of Haight and Ashbury found its female voice in Ace Of Cups, though
it’s a disservice to view their musicality and dedication to craft through the
prism of gender. Their knowing lyrics, instrumental excursions, and
divine harmonies resonate beyond their time, and it is a beautiful and
bountiful remembrance that they

are they getting the
long-awaited respect they so genuinely deserve. -
Lenny KayeEXCELLENT!!

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